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    RHEUM
    RHEUM palmatum
    RHEUM palmatum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    RHEUM palmatum

    Commonly known as Turkey rhubarb

    Bog or water loving rhubarb plant with large leaves and plumes of red flowers on tall stems
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Medicinal properties
      Used in treating appetite loss and as a laxative.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, crown rot
    • Place of origin
      Northwestern China, northeastern Tibet.
    • Red
    • Panicles
    • Star-shaped
    • Bog garden
    • Border
      Suitable for a moist herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Orbicular
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial with a massive rootstock and thick leaf stalks. Broadly ovate to rounded, palmately 3-9 lobed, coarsely toothed, dark green leaves to 90cm (36in) long. Produces tiny flowers in panicles to 2m (6½ft) long
    • Herbaceous
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in early spring.
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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